Fear Not

Dear Brethren: Praise the Lord, for He is good, for his mercies endure forever!
Jesus in Matthew 24 made an outrageous statement, from the viewpoint of the current religious system, that not one of the stones of their temple would remain in relationship with each other, but they would all be torn down. Of course this got the attention of his disciples and they asked him, when these things would take place, what would be the sign of his coming and what would be the sign of the end of the age. None of these three questions was insignificant, but Jesus in response detailed several things for them especially as outlined in verses 4-8. He would lump all of these things together and call them “the beginning of birthpangs”. Something new was being birthed in the earth and these things that he mentioned would be the indicators.

Among these things would be, nations rising against nations, kingdoms against kingdoms and pestilences. Plainly he indicated to them that there would be conflicts in the natural realm and in the spiritual realm, with a definite end in view. More on that later. Matthew mentions pestilences, though this word is not in most Greek versions, but Luke 21:11 bears it out. It is not a common word, but is often used in English for a persistent and deadly disease that affects an entire community. Twice Psalms 91 uses this word to speak of an apparent attack of some time of discomfort or disease that attacks the community. Revelations 6:1-8 (NASB) gives us the account of the four notorious horsemen of the apocalypse who take peace from the earth, bring famine upon the earth and among other things destroy those in the earth through pestilence or dis-ease. One does not have to look very far to realize that something has happened in the earth that has resulted already in great dis-ease among the inhabitants of the earth.

There is a major conflict in the heavenlies as the battle for supremacy increases between the present powers of the heavens and another force that is presently arising in earth with power and great glory (Matt.24:29,30). The primary instrument of the forces that have controlled the airwaves in the potent principality of fear, which by itself is lethal (Luke 21:25-28). But this is only so for those who lock on to the present things IN PROCESS rather than the destination or result that is promised. Your redemption, your release, your liberation is near!

The present news of the corona virus has taken a controlling place in all the earth. The nations are reacting and shaking and the attention of all are pointed towards the evil dis-ease, whereas it is the principalities and powers that are being shaken by the spirit of the Sovereign Lord that presently rules over the affairs of the earth and the world. Things continue to happen for which there is no logical explanation as men and women and principalities and powers loose control over geographies and kingdoms that they have controlled for millenia. Few realize that the divine agenda is on schedule as a people who have not been recognized before begin to emerge. The first horse of Revelations 6 was THE WHITE HORSE who went forth conquering and to continue to conquer. Eventually the heavens are opened in Revelations 19:11-16 to reveal that he who sits upon the horse is THE WORD OF GOD and he is manifested as KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS (Rev.19:11-16). The word of the Lord continues to rule and reign over the nations of the earth and the kingdoms of this world and there is no other government that can take the place of THE MOST HIGH GOD.

I challenge the saints of the Lord to stand firm under THE SHADOW OF THE ALMIGHTY (Psa.91:1), not being moved by the noises that come with the pestilence. We too must speak to the storms and winds and tell them “SHUT UP” just as Jesus spoke to the storm in Mark 4:35-5:20. We cannot cross over to the other side without encountering significant resistance from the principalities and powers that controlled those dimensions for many seasons. We cannot go from church to kingdom without dislodging and removing those powers that have ruled in the heavens. The connections between the mountains and the tombs must be broken (Mark 5:5; Luke 8:27-33. They must be sent from the tombs to THE DEEP.

David, the Psalmist was in a time of much attack as he ran from Saul and his ruling hosts (Psa.34), but he had to turn to the Lord. He declared; I sought the Lord and he answered me and delivered me from ALL MY FEARS. In victory he would further make a declaration that would become an eternal principle for the people of God throughout eternity; The angel of the Lord encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them. It was he who also would declare in a moment of exceptional revelation: Though an host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, In this I will be confident. One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek after; That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life to behold the beauty of the Lord and to enquire in his temple. FOR IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE HE SHALL HIDE ME IN HIS PAVILION, IN THE SECRET OF HIS TABENACLE HE SHALL HIDE ME, HE SHALL SET ME UP UPON A ROCK. An now shall my head be lifted up ABOVE MY ENEMIES ROUND ABOUT ME. Therefore I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy, I will sing, yes I will sing praises unto my God (Psa.27:1-6).
I encourage you to walk in wisdom especially in this season. Take all of the necessary natural protections such as washing your hands frequently and being careful about your gatherings. We kingdom people are natural huggers and kissers, but this may be the time that we must walk in wisdom in these things and be careful about the excesses of your greetings. Yet do not walk in fear but in the confidence of the protection of the Lord.

I will write another letter soon about how you should view the economic recession that is now in the earth. But I encourage you to continue in bold trust and confidence in the Lord.

SHALOM!
John M Boney